How To Fix HRPAY99OC163 - No employee selected from Preliminary Data Medium Exchange Program

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99OC - International payroll accounting, off-cycle

• Message number: 163

• Message text: No employee selected from Preliminary Data Medium Exchange Program

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC163 - No employee selected from Preliminary Data Medium Exchange Program ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC163 indicates that there is an issue with the Preliminary Data Medium Exchange Program (DME) in the context of payroll processing. Specifically, it means that no employee has been selected for processing, which can occur for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria set in the DME program may not match any employees. This could be due to incorrect date ranges, payroll areas, or other filters.
  Employee Status: Employees may not be active or may not have the necessary payroll data available for the selected period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the DME settings or payroll processing that prevent employees from being selected.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the program may not have the necessary authorizations to access the employee data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used in the DME program. Ensure that the date ranges, payroll areas, and other filters are correctly set to include the intended employees.
  Verify Employee Status: Check the status of the employees you expect to be processed. Ensure they are active and have the necessary payroll data for the period in question.
  Review Configuration: Look into the configuration settings for the DME program and payroll processing. Ensure that everything is set up correctly and that there are no missing configurations.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the DME program has the necessary authorizations to access and process employee data.
  Run a Test: If possible, run a test with a smaller selection of employees to see if the issue persists. This can help isolate the problem.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PC00_MXX_DME (where MXX is the country-specific payroll) to access the DME program.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the DME program or the specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and DME to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.